John Butler and Nicholas Allbrook join call for Kimberley fracking ban

Key points

• Musicians John Butler and Nicholas Allbrook are set to join a rally outside Western Australia's Parliament House next Tuesday. Organisers expect about 1000 people to call on the State Government to ban fracking in the Kimberley.
• Campaigners say the gathering will bring together Traditional Owners, environmental advocates and community members. The rally is part of a campaign opposing plans by Black Mountain Energy to develop gas resources in the region.
• Fracking remains lawful in parts of the Kimberley, and the proposal awaits a decision from the Environment Minister.